You can bid on Han Solo's 'Star Wars' blaster

Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid.

Han Solo's original DL-44 blaster prop is up for sale on invaluable.com, and at a range of $200,000 to $300,000, it is a steal. (By the way, can anyone spot me $299,980? It's for, uh, work supplies.)

Some of the auction description is as follows: “It would have been used in the majority of scenes that feature Han, with the heavier, live-fire weapon being used for close-up shots. Particularly noteworthy scenes requiring this lighter version are when Darth Vader uses the Force to lasso the blaster out of Han's hand in Empire, and in Jedi when Han wrestles with a Stormtrooper to regain possession of his blaster during the Rebels' encounter with Imperial forces on Endor.”

Now, there is a catch... The blaster is non-firing, which is just ridiculous! You mean to tell me I am going to be roaming the streets of Denver with this baby strapped to my side in case I get into intergalactic trouble — or walk down a dark alley — and it doesn't fire?! But, I still want it. I will just make the sounds.

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